physically, you look like clint eastwood, phonetically, you sound like jim carrey, but when you pick up that harp, you sound like someone from another planet!
Why do I keep watching Marine Band reviews and testimonials? I own like two dozen of them. This is by far the best and most honest testimonial I've come across though.
I absolutely love the Marine Band! The 1896 Marine Band. I started on this Harmonica,and have tried other brands. For me it's still the best Harp there is. My favorite player's all used this instrument. Both Big, and Little Walter, Sonny Boy one and two. The list goes on. For me there is no substitute!
I played one of these on the radio in 1945 at 9 yrs old in Portland, OR. I am now 80 and still playing. I have fun with these but not a real good musician. I was self taught playing the cornet in contests at 12 yrs old while living in Vancouver, Washington.
I am 61 years old. I have been playing Harp in my country bands for 30 years...Now I do a solo act with my guitar. I have gotten better since I have met you on the interweb. I just want to give You a heart filled Thanks for that. I was a Special 20 guy for years although I started on a Marine Band. Now I'm back to the MB..It has so much more subtle character that really works for me while playing Guitar...
Hi Adam.I started playing harp when I was 16 too.I am now 57 so we are around the same age.I am English so the Marine Band was known in England as the Echo Vamper.It was the same harp as the Marine band in all but name and box type.They always and still do have a different tone than the later plastic harps but of course we had the wood swelling scenario that used to cut lips.I have had hundreds of harmonicas throughout the years,some great,some not so great,and some complete crap but I will always maintain that the Marine Band/Echo Vamper, has the real blues tone that I searched for and found, in my youth.By the way I could actually play the tremolo harmonica quite well,before I discovered the harp.A little hohner job that I purchased from a shop in Chester back in about 1972 started me off.JimLiverpool.
They used nails in 1896 Marine Band they made for the Worlds Fair , so this is a " Vintage" model, but you knew that, that's for those who didn't. I think people like them because they're responsive to micro bends and scooping, anything else is too stiff.
I’m an old guy just starting and purchased a set of 5 1896s. I then augmented the Key lineup with a couple crossovers. Happy so far and was considering trying the Seydel instruments. Your testimonial, together with your talent and passion convinced me to stick with Hohner. You’re one of the best out there, Adam.
There are guitarists and bassists out there who continue to use cheap instruments throughout their careers. Tom Morello is a guy who spent like $50 on his guitar and has had it for like 30 years. Victor Wooten and Regi Wooten (brothers) are a good example of contrast. Wooten plays A Fodera bass, which sell for about $10,000, whereas Regi plays $200 Squier guitars. There are harpist who play stock $40 1896 MBs, and there are harpists who play $400 custom harps.
Mr Eastwood, may I say I aspire to have half the cool you do! Nah, but seriously I've just discovered you Adam and I really appreciate your method of teaching. I've just started with a Hohner blues harp and I'm picking it up pretty quickly!
Great video! Came here looking for a review on the Marine Band as I'm considering this one, the Special 20 or a Lee Oskar, and this MB gives me the feeling it would fit better
Hey Adam would it be possible for *THE BLUES DOCTORS* to do Jimmy Vaughn's Don't Need No Shackles? It would be cool to hear your arrangement on that. Also, THANK YOU FOR BEING YOU AND THE TIME YOU SPEND ON THESE VIDS
I just this week finished reading Mr. Satan's Apprentice-- a great read if you know Adam Gussow. Anyhow, I've been playing Hohner Marine Bands for 20 years and like my Harley-Davidson, there is no substitute for the real thing--- problems and all.
I started playing about 4 years ago using MB's partly on your recommendation of harp but also because hundreds of blues greats can't be wrong. I tried others but prefer the MB. I've had a couple of duffers but I accept that's the way they are. They aren't Manji's after all. The last couple I've bought seem to have better varnish on the comb and stay in shape longer. What I don't like is the sharp edge to the plates which cut's my lips so I always sand the edge off.
Adam thank you for sharing this video ! Not only did you open alot of playing up for me through your lesson videos but you opened me up to Hohner MarineBand Harmonicas too .. I own several pre and post war ones now and have yet to own a modern Screw type out of the boxer but soon will ... Thank you for also Jamming those three tunes in this video as there some of my favorites that i listen to the most often and Ride my motorcycle too ... Been playing a few months, learning and adapting my own style of playing to your music, Jason Ricci's music and the older greats but you and Jason Ricci are the ones that got me started in playing and I thank you for that ! Please feel free to post some inspriational videos of perhaps some free style and off the wall playings as im sure the audience would really like to see you learn while playing like we do! you know kinda off the cuff playing and what not .... again thank you for all that youve done for the harmonica community and for myself .
Adam, although not a pro, I've been using Hohner products for over 40 years. Like you I've tried others but always come back the the Marine Band. Have a great Summer......hope to see you next year either at Clarksdale...or at the Ranch ! Paul
I prefer Special 20s. Thought wood would swell in my humid area & hurt lips. However,if I need a quick 'replacement' ,I am very happy to obtain Marine Band,when 20's unavailable (say,lowF).Last Eb Marine Band I got had nails !! Will avoid that ,in future.Thanks for 'being there',Adam. Regards.
I like that they swell seems like it gets more air tight,i just sand the combs back and round the holes out a bit. I have 4 all original prewar marine bands that play phenomenal. And they are tuned just inatation so you get that 20s 30s bluesy/country sound
No complaints sir! I wish I could find my MArine Band C harp. I'll be replacing it soon I believe. Love the sound of a wood comb too. Nice, warm and buttery smooth when you want it.
Thanks Adam. I usually play my harps in a rack with my guitar. I was watching a video before yours on the Suzuki Manji which is more expensive than the Marine band which I've been playing on and off for many years. I also use a few Lee Oskar which are nice in minor keys as they are more mellow. The thing is, if you're buying a few keys at a time to replace worn out ones it would be too much money for me to buy the Suzukis. What I'm saying in a long winded way, is you've convinced me to stick with Marine bands. Thanks again!
Great video. Honest and transparent endorsements are wonderful testaments for amazing products. Thanks for all you do and for "giving it all away." Nice chromatic closer on the video that endorses diatonics. ;).
Now here's the thing I started with a Hohner Blues Harp. and moved away to buy Seydel Session steels. I found them ok but bending was so hard. I don't like to mess around with the reeds. Someone told me that the Hohner Crossover was easier both on draw and blow notes. I enjoy our album by the way. Keep harpin. Steve
Hi Adam. I really enjoy your videos and have been learning from them for a little while. I have a Marine Band and I really like it, except for the two typical problems that I’ve noticed people talk about - that they are not very comfortable on the lips and that they swell and the comb teeth stick out. Wondering how you combat these two problems? The Marine Band is the only harp I’ve tried that I really like the tone of so that it motivates me to practice so I’m with you on this, just also really curious about how you deal with these two issues. Thanks xx
I started with a hohner pro harp in key of C! never had a marine band but will be getting one soon! all the music shops here only stock lee oskar harps now which is a bit disappointing as I do prefer hohner! will be buying online from now on!!
Hi! Thanks to you I decided to buy my first harmonica. :) My new Hohner Marine Band came to me today and I found 'Diatonic harmonica Selection guide' on the back of the original box. I bought harmonica for blues playing at 1st place, but I also like western themes. It is written in this guide that Marine band isn't for country/western playing. Can you tell me have you ever played any theme from western movies using Marine band and how has it sounded? And thanks for all videos on YT!
Wow........ your amazing, I wish that I could play like you one day. ...thanks for the Comercial. ...... is this harmonica better than the special 20? Or the blues harp?....
I love the marine band sound but I do a lot of work on my harps and having nails holding the thing together is really inconvenient. I have to convert all my marine bands to m2 screws and it’s a pain. I find myself buying marine band deluxes now because they are tapped for screws and have a sealed comb. Plus they’re only like 15 dollars more on rockinrons. I’m willing to pay 15 more dollars to not have to tap the thing for screws and seal the comb with shellac.
Gussow tbh I believe that the Marine band has good sound, is airtight and has a good feel to know right where you are with the notes. I'm a novice but I hate the plastic combs tbh. You get a good feel with the wood. It is rough enough to let you know where you are with the wood and sometimes I need to smooth down the brass plates caus they can be sharp but the combs are awesome and I know where I am in a 100th of a second lol.
Like Adam, I started on a Marine Band, in the early 1970s. Yes, it was the harp that all the great blues players used (because there were not many alternatives in those days). However, There are better harps on the market today - harps that play better and require less tinkering. If you want that traditional "Marine Band" sound, spend the extra 10£/15€/20$ and get the Marine Band Deluxe. The reeds are tuned the same way and it has a very similar tone to the MB1986. However, it is held together with screws, which keeps it airtight, and it's easy to open for cleaning or adjustments. The comb is improved and feels much smoother. It also plays better - more responsive and consistent across the holes. And the open covers project much better for a pure, loud tone. So ESPECIALLY if you are a beginner, you will likely be happier, and learn faster, with the Marine Band Deluxe. It's worth the upgrade price. (And if you can afford the next step up, the Crossover is even better playing and more responsive - although the reeds are tuned slightly different and it has a slightly brighter tone.)
I love your videos Adam. I'd love it if you could talk about caring for your harmonicas. I've settled on the special 20 because I tore my mouth up on a marine band and have been afraid of them since. How do you keep them from drying out?
Thanks for all your help Adam, your videos are fantastic. Recently (the last few years) the Marine Band harmonicas I purchase off of Amazon fail within a short time. Not sure what has changed as I have been playing them as a child as well. Here is what happens, after a short time on most of the blow notes nothing comes out, the reeds stick, I have contacted Hohner twice now and they say they have never heard of this problem and they will get back to me but they never have, so far. I will be playing along fine and then I hit a dead hole, I have to blow in and out a few times to get the reed "unstuck" but the harp never fully recovers after that? Have you ever heard of this problem? I have to buy them 4 at a time because of this problem.
I just had the basic c honer 25.00 barely started had few months and I'll just say it went to harmonica heaven. So I just bought the crossover c 80.00 definitely a much faster easier play it seems. So I am brand new yet picking up on the bends and basic sounds. I'm listening to your videos. What would you recommend? Listen to videos or do you have book I would buy? Right now just working on bend draws hold I guess u might say ? The different sounds. . Yoda help me you must lol???
Your one of my major inspirations to start playing, got an1896 key of d not to long ago,they are a beautiful sounding harp it’s an acquired taste though.
@Modern Blues Harmonica id love to try one. I have a lee oskar key of C im loving. So would i get another key of C or try a key of D. I do have a cheaper 3 pack hohner of keys A,C and G. The hohners i have are made in china. So.a cheaper range
My recently bought Hohner Marine Band 1896 Harmonica has some of the comb tines sticking out beyond the reed plates, because of the pearwood expanding from absorbing moistureI guess, should I ask for a replacement?
I'm not familiar with the sound of harmonica , 5:46 I see. Sounds is brilliant. Now I get a idea that I would play harmonica and guitar at the same time after watching Toibas volkamer,, I have one question, would be there kind of limitation of note expression in harmonica because of structure reason ? I want to sing de hart man gurdgjieff melody and play guitar at the same time Would it be possible?
I am thinking very seriously of buying this harp. The only thing that troubles me is that the plates are held by nails. What happens when it needs to be cleaned? or adjusted?
WOAH...that "Good Morning Little School Girl" riff Adam! FAT CITY brother....fantastic. I'm going to get me a D it sounds so good in this video. Cheers.
I'm a total beginner and I got mine today and already the wood has swolen and is sticking out about 2-3mm. It does't really bother me so far but is it recommende to file/sand it off or does it maybe even have benefits? Thanks in advance and great video!
Hi Adam I am new to harps so have been listening to hear which sounds the best to me over about the last 2 years and nothings better than the Marine band to me it has its own sound which is much fuller than other harps more like the sound of a horn. I have the Marine band special have you tried it if so how does it sound to the Marine band. Great playing love to be able to get that sound !!thanks for the videos!!
+Modern Blues Harmonica Hi Adam yes I meant the Marine band Deluxe which I like but I love my new MB Bd after hearing you play one it has the best sound even I can get differnt sounds from it. Now i'm walking down the road feeling fine. You know how that one goes. Thanks for videos Plain vanilla's fine
Thanks for sharing your passion. Could you please tellme if I don´t have enough money, and no proffessional harmonica player, If you should only reccomend two keys, which keys would you reccomend to me? Keys "C" & "A". "C" & "G", "C" & "D" or "C" & "F"? Thankyou.
sorry , that I can buy ? marine band crossover in C or D ? many songs are in D but not sure . I started playing recently but go along with speed. which it is the most used in blues guitar? I buy C and D but I want something better
I feel sad that in my country there's little bit of bias that harmonica is a instrument when a person is begging, so they 're losing chance to hear the gorgeous sound of harmonica.
If it only had screws ! It might overblow out of the box for Adam, it for sure does nor for me without some fiddling with reeds. And you also want to clean it properly time to time. That's why I prefer Marine Band Deluxe. But hey, I for sure have no 40 years logged on this thing. Hohner FTW !
TFSM Totally agree lol. I like the golden melody a lot! It plays well. Sounds good. Bends really easy. But, it's good to play... you guessed it, melodies.
I haven't played MB harmonicas since the 80s when I switched to Special 20s. The MBs used to rust and leak and swell. Still miss that sound tho. Thanks to this video, I'm back. And you're right! They make them way better now!
I've used them both. I use a deluxe MB in the key of G, in fact. Easier to play. The Crossover has a bamboo comb and can be a little bright in the higher keys, especially when amped.
Hello Adam.the1896 and the delux both have pear combs as you know.are the reed plates the same?leaving the comb shape the only difference?ie the deluxe has the rounded corners like the crossover
I saw a different video comparing them, and it said that the deluxe holes are slightly wider than the 1896 and the crossover. I think he said all three models of the marine band have the same reed plates. The deluxe comb is sealed so that it will not swell and it has screws instead of nails.
not gna buy one cuz you cant open it up and adjust reeds. what if a reed is offset too much or out of tune? hohner needs to just put screws on marine bands instead of nails
Psychotic Panic Attack they do. I just got my first harp about 2 hours ago. Hohner Crossover Marine Band. it has screws and different wood comb. I got this one because of the screws.
Justin Williamson swiss army knife down the side and they just flick off, push back on, just as easy to work on, or drill out and put nut and bolt design on, depends if thats the sound you like
Ana God It's an awesome Harp for anyone. It will make bad players sound good if you have just basic melodic sense and understanding. It's an awesome harmonica. Special 20 and Golden Melody are awesome harps too.
Dear Adam, it's not you fault of course! :o) Anyway I think that Hohner doesn't care about polish market I don't know why. I recommand to my students: find YOUR instrument, try every model and every company. BTW thank you for awesome and really useful videos! All the best!
Daniel Daniel Well in that case you’ll be pleased to know that the hohner rocket is also a high quality, professional grade 10 hole diatonic harmonica Different people like different harmonicas, there are many good players who use rockets, its just a matter of personal preference, they’re functionally the same (anything you play on a MB in C you play in exactly the same way on a rocket in C)
@@Muzikman127 I'm sorry but its weird to invest so much time for annoying other people, who just wanted to ask anything in a foreign language. I'm 24, german and in your case your age doesn't matter. After I have wasted so much time to answer on your anger about me I wish you a good, less salty live. Take life easyer...
The marine band C is better from lee oskar or suzuki or the sydel? I wanted to buy the marine band or the hohner special 20 but one worker is tell me lee oscar is better and finally i buy lee oscar but i dont know if i do okay listen that man. I buy the lee oscar maijor see for i want try learn play greek music i not know what key need for that. The lee oscar i buy is maijor C and i have one hohner blues harp A.
physically, you look like clint eastwood, phonetically, you sound like jim carrey, but when you pick up that harp, you sound like someone from another planet!
Wish you never wrote this. So freaking true
Lmfao you’re right he does sound like Jim Carey if you close your eyes.
Why do I keep watching Marine Band reviews and testimonials? I own like two dozen of them. This is by far the best and most honest testimonial I've come across though.
I absolutely love the Marine Band! The 1896 Marine Band. I started on this Harmonica,and have tried other brands. For me it's still the best Harp there is. My favorite player's all used this instrument. Both Big, and Little Walter, Sonny Boy one and two. The list goes on. For me there is no substitute!
I played one of these on the radio in 1945 at 9 yrs old in Portland, OR. I am now 80 and still playing. I have fun with these but not a real good musician. I was self taught playing the cornet in contests at 12 yrs old while living in Vancouver, Washington.
A true harmonica artist. Thank you for all that great music and teachings you have presented down the road.
I am 61 years old. I have been playing Harp in my country bands for 30 years...Now I do a solo act with my guitar. I have gotten better since I have met you on the interweb. I just want to give You a heart filled Thanks for that. I was a Special 20 guy for years although I started on a Marine Band. Now I'm back to the MB..It has so much more subtle character that really works for me while playing Guitar...
Hi Adam.I started playing harp when I was 16 too.I am now 57 so we are around the same age.I am English so the Marine Band was known in England as the Echo Vamper.It was the same harp as the Marine band in all but name and box type.They always and still do have a different tone than the later plastic harps but of course we had the wood swelling scenario that used to cut lips.I have had hundreds of harmonicas throughout the years,some great,some not so great,and some complete crap but I will always maintain that the Marine Band/Echo Vamper, has the real blues tone that I searched for and found, in my youth.By the way I could actually play the tremolo harmonica quite well,before I discovered the harp.A little hohner job that I purchased from a shop in Chester back in about 1972 started me off.JimLiverpool.
no sophistication or technology put into the making of a seydel or a suzuki can keep up with a marine band, i mean... come on, THEY NAILED IT!!!
matt I see what you did, there.😄
They used nails in 1896 Marine Band they made for the Worlds Fair , so this is a " Vintage" model, but you knew that, that's for those who didn't. I think people like them because they're responsive to micro bends and scooping, anything else is too stiff.
I’m an old guy just starting and purchased a set of 5 1896s. I then augmented the Key lineup with a couple crossovers. Happy so far and was considering trying the Seydel instruments. Your testimonial, together with your talent and passion convinced me to stick with Hohner. You’re one of the best out there, Adam.
Super video
Thank you from Germany
Still play a K 1942 King Liberty trumpet since 5th grade and in 1 month I will be 75 yrs old. And I still recommend that year, make, and model.
You’re truly amazing
There are guitarists and bassists out there who continue to use cheap instruments throughout their careers. Tom Morello is a guy who spent like $50 on his guitar and has had it for like 30 years.
Victor Wooten and Regi Wooten (brothers) are a good example of contrast. Wooten plays A Fodera bass, which sell for about $10,000, whereas Regi plays $200 Squier guitars.
There are harpist who play stock $40 1896 MBs, and there are harpists who play $400 custom harps.
Mr Eastwood, may I say I aspire to have half the cool you do! Nah, but seriously I've just discovered you Adam and I really appreciate your method of teaching. I've just started with a Hohner blues harp and I'm picking it up pretty quickly!
As always, thanks for the inspiration - and for always giving me something to shoot for. :)
Wellp, I just ordered my very first blues harp.. at least now I know that if I fail completely, I have nothing else to blame but myself :)
Hey! It's been two years! How has your harmonica playing going? I just purchased one today.
Great video! Came here looking for a review on the Marine Band as I'm considering this one, the Special 20 or a Lee Oskar, and this MB gives me the feeling it would fit better
You sold me on buying one. I am in the need of a key of G. Thank you Adam
How was it? I especially love the MB in low keys
Hey Adam would it be possible for *THE BLUES DOCTORS* to do Jimmy Vaughn's Don't Need No Shackles? It would be cool to hear your arrangement on that. Also, THANK YOU FOR BEING YOU AND THE TIME YOU SPEND ON THESE VIDS
You look like Clint Eastwood
You just went ahead and made his day.
Soodanim Blues hahahahahaha, genius response
Yeeeeaaaaaaahhhhhh this is what i was thinking about!!!!!!Exactly!!! But he is awesome!!!! Isn't he!!!???
OMG he really do looks like my favourite actor
@@soodanimblues2367 You mean Clint Eastwood's day, right?
I just this week finished reading Mr. Satan's Apprentice-- a great read if you know Adam Gussow.
Anyhow, I've been playing Hohner Marine Bands for 20 years and like my Harley-Davidson, there is no substitute for the real thing--- problems and all.
I started playing about 4 years ago using MB's partly on your recommendation of harp but also because hundreds of blues greats can't be wrong. I tried others but prefer the MB. I've had a couple of duffers but I accept that's the way they are. They aren't Manji's after all.
The last couple I've bought seem to have better varnish on the comb and stay in shape longer. What I don't like is the sharp edge to the plates which cut's my lips so I always sand the edge off.
Adam thank you for sharing this video ! Not only did you open alot of playing up for me through your lesson videos but you opened me up to Hohner MarineBand Harmonicas too .. I own several pre and post war ones now and have yet to own a modern Screw type out of the boxer but soon will ... Thank you for also Jamming those three tunes in this video as there some of my favorites that i listen to the most often and Ride my motorcycle too ... Been playing a few months, learning and adapting my own style of playing to your music, Jason Ricci's music and the older greats but you and Jason Ricci are the ones that got me started in playing and I thank you for that ! Please feel free to post some inspriational videos of perhaps some free style and off the wall playings as im sure the audience would really like to see you learn while playing like we do! you know kinda off the cuff playing and what not .... again thank you for all that youve done for the harmonica community and for myself .
I LOVE IT I WILL THIS FROM INDIA RIGHT NOW YOU THE BEST PLAYER OF HARMONICA IN THE WORD
D is great as a key for harmonica in general I find. Plays just lovely.
Love the warm sound of the Marine Band, but I do wish Honher would replace the tacks with bolts and nuts.
That's what the MB Deluxe is though
@@Stealthsuit07 good to know!
Get the Hohner marine band crossover, it has screws instead of tacks and the comb is double sealed bamboo so it doesn’t swell
You are one awesome harp player. Always enjoy watching your videos.
Thanks, God bless,
- Caleb
so cool sounds like my golden melody, clear and clean...
Adam, although not a pro, I've been using Hohner products for over 40 years. Like you I've tried others but always come back the the Marine Band. Have a great Summer......hope to see you next year either at Clarksdale...or at the Ranch !
Paul
bought mine today...will never regret it... nice vid by the way Adam... tnx for your work and effort you put in these videos :)
I prefer Special 20s. Thought wood would swell in my humid area & hurt lips. However,if I need a quick 'replacement' ,I am very happy to obtain Marine Band,when 20's unavailable (say,lowF).Last Eb Marine Band I got had nails !! Will avoid that ,in future.Thanks for 'being there',Adam. Regards.
I think they changed the wood curing so they don't swell anymore.
I like that they swell seems like it gets more air tight,i just sand the combs back and round the holes out a bit. I have 4 all original prewar marine bands that play phenomenal. And they are tuned just inatation so you get that 20s 30s bluesy/country sound
No complaints sir! I wish I could find my MArine Band C harp. I'll be replacing it soon I believe. Love the sound of a wood comb too. Nice, warm and buttery smooth when you want it.
Thanks Adam. I usually play my harps in a rack with my guitar. I was watching a video before yours on the Suzuki Manji which is more expensive than the Marine band which I've been playing on and off for many years. I also use a few Lee Oskar which are nice in minor keys as they are more mellow. The thing is, if you're buying a few keys at a time to replace worn out ones it would be too much money for me to buy the Suzukis. What I'm saying in a long winded way, is you've convinced me to stick with Marine bands. Thanks again!
Thanks for the video. It gives us some examples to practice. Thanks.
What is the song at 5:42?
It is beautiful. I must learn to play it.
Good morning little schoolgirl sounded awesome!!!!
Hey Adam, Can you tell me or do a short youtube lesson on what you are playing at 7:16 in the video? and how to play it. Thanks
That sounded like a fox Chase rhythm
I was going to comment asking the same thing haha sounds awesome
Great video. Honest and transparent endorsements are wonderful testaments for amazing products. Thanks for all you do and for "giving it all away." Nice chromatic closer on the video that endorses diatonics. ;).
They are great I have 4 now!
What I want to know is...how did you get the river behind you to stop moving???
I love this
Now here's the thing I started with a Hohner Blues Harp. and moved away to buy Seydel Session steels. I found them ok but bending was so hard. I don't like to mess around with the reeds. Someone told me that the Hohner Crossover was easier both on draw and blow notes.
I enjoy our album by the way. Keep harpin. Steve
This helps. I’m about to buy one!!
Marine band or special 20
Which one is better in Indian hot weather? (Temp. 30 to 48 degrees)
Reply please.
Hi Adam. I really enjoy your videos and have been learning from them for a little while. I have a Marine Band and I really like it, except for the two typical problems that I’ve noticed people talk about - that they are not very comfortable on the lips and that they swell and the comb teeth stick out. Wondering how you combat these two problems? The Marine Band is the only harp I’ve tried that I really like the tone of so that it motivates me to practice so I’m with you on this, just also really curious about how you deal with these two issues. Thanks xx
I started with a hohner pro harp in key of C! never had a marine band but will be getting one soon! all the music shops here only stock lee oskar harps now which is a bit disappointing as I do prefer hohner! will be buying online from now on!!
Excellent video Adam!!!
Hi! Thanks to you I decided to buy my first harmonica. :)
My new Hohner Marine Band came to me today and I found 'Diatonic harmonica Selection guide' on the back of the original box. I bought harmonica for blues playing at 1st place, but I also like western themes. It is written in this guide that Marine band isn't for country/western playing. Can you tell me have you ever played any theme from western movies using Marine band and how has it sounded?
And thanks for all videos on YT!
Wow........ your amazing, I wish that I could play like you one day. ...thanks for the Comercial. ...... is this harmonica better than the special 20? Or the blues harp?....
I love the marine band sound but I do a lot of work on my harps and having nails holding the thing together is really inconvenient. I have to convert all my marine bands to m2 screws and it’s a pain. I find myself buying marine band deluxes now because they are tapped for screws and have a sealed comb. Plus they’re only like 15 dollars more on rockinrons. I’m willing to pay 15 more dollars to not have to tap the thing for screws and seal the comb with shellac.
Gussow tbh I believe that the Marine band has good sound, is airtight and has a good feel to know right where you are with the notes. I'm a novice but I hate the plastic combs tbh. You get a good feel with the wood. It is rough enough to let you know where you are with the wood and sometimes I need to smooth down the brass plates caus they can be sharp but the combs are awesome and I know where I am in a 100th of a second lol.
Like Adam, I started on a Marine Band, in the early 1970s. Yes, it was the harp that all the great blues players used (because there were not many alternatives in those days). However, There are better harps on the market today - harps that play better and require less tinkering. If you want that traditional "Marine Band" sound, spend the extra 10£/15€/20$ and get the Marine Band Deluxe. The reeds are tuned the same way and it has a very similar tone to the MB1986. However, it is held together with screws, which keeps it airtight, and it's easy to open for cleaning or adjustments. The comb is improved and feels much smoother. It also plays better - more responsive and consistent across the holes. And the open covers project much better for a pure, loud tone. So ESPECIALLY if you are a beginner, you will likely be happier, and learn faster, with the Marine Band Deluxe. It's worth the upgrade price. (And if you can afford the next step up, the Crossover is even better playing and more responsive - although the reeds are tuned slightly different and it has a slightly brighter tone.)
I love your videos Adam. I'd love it if you could talk about caring for your harmonicas. I've settled on the special 20 because I tore my mouth up on a marine band and have been afraid of them since. How do you keep them from drying out?
Thanks for all your help Adam, your videos are fantastic.
Recently (the last few years) the Marine Band harmonicas I purchase off of Amazon fail within a short time. Not sure what has changed as I have been playing them as a child as well.
Here is what happens, after a short time on most of the blow notes nothing comes out, the reeds stick, I have contacted Hohner twice now and they say they have never heard of this problem and they will get back to me but they never have, so far.
I will be playing along fine and then I hit a dead hole, I have to blow in and out a few times to get the reed "unstuck" but the harp never fully recovers after that?
Have you ever heard of this problem? I have to buy them 4 at a time because of this problem.
I just had the basic c honer 25.00 barely started had few months and I'll just say it went to harmonica heaven. So I just bought the crossover c 80.00 definitely a much faster easier play it seems. So I am brand new yet picking up on the bends and basic sounds. I'm listening to your videos. What would you recommend? Listen to videos or do you have book I would buy? Right now just working on bend draws hold I guess u might say ? The different sounds. . Yoda help me you must lol???
Thanks for your video! What do you prefer - the classic Hohner marine band or the deluxe version?
Your one of my major inspirations to start playing, got an1896 key of d not to long ago,they are a beautiful sounding harp it’s an acquired taste though.
@Modern Blues Harmonica id love to try one. I have a lee oskar key of C im loving. So would i get another key of C or try a key of D. I do have a cheaper 3 pack hohner of keys A,C and G. The hohners i have are made in china. So.a cheaper range
My recently bought Hohner Marine Band 1896 Harmonica has some of the comb tines sticking out beyond the reed plates, because of the pearwood expanding from absorbing moistureI guess, should I ask for a replacement?
I am a complete beginner, what one harmonica do you recommend?? what is crossovers?? It is mentioned several times
Get the C key. I hear it's easier. I just bought one today. I'm hoping I'll stick to it.
I'm not familiar with the sound of harmonica , 5:46 I see. Sounds is brilliant. Now I get a idea that I would play harmonica and guitar at the same time after watching Toibas volkamer,, I have one question, would be there kind of limitation of note expression in harmonica because of structure reason ? I want to sing de hart man gurdgjieff melody and play guitar at the same time Would it be possible?
you make it look so easy :)
I am thinking very seriously of buying this harp. The only thing that troubles me is that the plates are held by nails. What happens when it needs to be cleaned? or adjusted?
WOAH...that "Good Morning Little School Girl" riff Adam! FAT CITY brother....fantastic. I'm going to get me a D it sounds so good in this video. Cheers.
What do you think about Hohner Golden Melody..?
Thanks for the tips... A little question, do you use full tong block when you play blues?
I like color coding my harps My c is bright green and the color sticks to the lacquer after a quick scrub with steel wool
Hi Adam, have you ever seen the movie Cadillac records?
I'm a total beginner and I got mine today and already the wood has swolen and is sticking out about 2-3mm. It does't really bother me so far but is it recommende to file/sand it off or does it maybe even have benefits? Thanks in advance and great video!
Hi adam im a beginner what do you recommend ? Hohner crossover or Hohner marine band ?
i got marineband 1896 in i love it very well
That's a nice one. I've got many nice ones.
awesome jens bunge had tell about you !
Hi Adam I am new to harps so have been listening to hear which sounds the best to me over about the last 2 years and nothings better than the Marine band to me it has its own sound which is much fuller than other harps more like the sound of a horn. I have the Marine band special have you tried it if so how does it sound to the Marine band. Great playing love to be able to get that sound !!thanks for the videos!!
+barry hambly : I didn't know there was a Marine Band Special. I've tried, and like, the Marine Band Deluxe. But basically I'm a plain vanilla MB guy.
+Modern Blues Harmonica Hi Adam yes I meant the Marine band Deluxe which I like but I love my new MB Bd after hearing you play one it has the best sound even I can get differnt sounds from it. Now i'm walking down the road feeling fine. You know how that one goes. Thanks for videos Plain vanilla's fine
adam, I wonder why the back and side of your marineband differ from mine? mine is black but yours is brown. is that anything different in sound?
Does it have to say 1896 on the harp and/or the box?
Thanks for sharing your passion. Could you please tellme if I don´t have enough money, and no proffessional harmonica player, If you should only reccomend two keys, which keys would you reccomend to me? Keys "C" & "A". "C" & "G", "C" & "D" or "C" & "F"? Thankyou.
C and g. Then buy a and d .
@@pjo1964 Thank you so much.
sorry , that I can buy ? marine band crossover in C or D ? many songs are in D but not sure . I started playing recently but go along with speed. which it is the most used in blues guitar? I buy C and D but I want something better
Great video! Is this a C Major Diatonic harmonica?
Nacho Grosso: Yes. If you look closely when I hold it up in the sun, you can see the C.
I feel sad that in my country there's little bit of bias that harmonica is a instrument when a person is begging, so they 're losing chance to hear the gorgeous sound of harmonica.
If it only had screws ! It might overblow out of the box for Adam, it for sure does nor for me without some fiddling with reeds. And you also want to clean it properly time to time. That's why I prefer Marine Band Deluxe. But hey, I for sure have no 40 years logged on this thing. Hohner FTW !
Wow :o .. how long does it take to be a decent to average harmonica player
Could you review The Deluxe version an crossovers
The Marine Band is the best harmonica. Special 20 is my second. Golden Melody aren't bad either.
TFSM Totally agree lol. I like the golden melody a lot! It plays well. Sounds good. Bends really easy. But, it's good to play... you guessed it, melodies.
I haven't played MB harmonicas since the 80s when I switched to Special 20s. The MBs used to rust and leak and swell. Still miss that sound tho. Thanks to this video, I'm back. And you're right! They make them way better now!
Whoa I take it back. They're already swelling like old times. Wow.
Great, thanks, Adam. What are your thoughts on the deLuxe and Crossover MBs? The Crossovers sound good to me, but I'm just a beginner.
I've used them both. I use a deluxe MB in the key of G, in fact. Easier to play. The Crossover has a bamboo comb and can be a little bright in the higher keys, especially when amped.
@@Modernbluesharmonica Thank you. I really enjoy your videos, and am getting a lot out of your lessons.
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Hello Adam.the1896 and the delux both have pear combs as you know.are the reed plates the same?leaving the comb shape the only difference?ie the deluxe has the rounded corners like the crossover
I saw a different video comparing them, and it said that the deluxe holes are slightly wider than the 1896 and the crossover. I think he said all three models of the marine band have the same reed plates. The deluxe comb is sealed so that it will not swell and it has screws instead of nails.
How does it compare to the special 20?
That's strange I haven't got a dud in the last couple of years.1896s are the best harp for the money.They are imperfectly perfect.
not gna buy one cuz you cant open it up and adjust reeds. what if a reed is offset too much or out of tune? hohner needs to just put screws on marine bands instead of nails
Psychotic Panic Attack they do. I just got my first harp about 2 hours ago. Hohner Crossover Marine Band. it has screws and different wood comb. I got this one because of the screws.
im talking bout regular marine bands like the one in this video. Crossover is a different and more expensive harp. i'll just stick with special 20s
Justin Williamson swiss army knife down the side and they just flick off, push back on, just as easy to work on, or drill out and put nut and bolt design on, depends if thats the sound you like
Or you could buy Hohner Blues Harp,which is just as great as MB,maybe sweeter,for same price
And have screws too
Hi.. sorry I'm 7 years late..
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Gussow is freaking awesome!
A.ma.zing.
I'm a little schoooool boy too! Aye!
I love how the reeds stick on all my Hohners. Doesn't take long. Really pisses me off! Even with my modified Blue Moon Hohner.
Same here, makes me crazy, Hohners customer service acts like they have never heard of the problem before.
So is the Hohnor Marine band good for beginners?
Ana God It's an awesome Harp for anyone. It will make bad players sound good if you have just basic melodic sense and understanding. It's an awesome harmonica. Special 20 and Golden Melody are awesome harps too.
He specifically said it is.
In Poland level of quality Hohner's harmonicas is terrible. One of ten Marine Band has good quality. Shame...
I'm sorry to hear that. I wonder why the Germans are mistreating the Poles like that.
Dear Adam, it's not you fault of course! :o)
Anyway I think that Hohner doesn't care about polish market I don't know why.
I recommand to my students: find YOUR instrument, try every model and every company. BTW thank you for awesome and really useful videos! All the best!
Is the Hohner rocket AMP the right one to Start with?
Why would you post this comment on a 11 minute video recommending a different harmonica? He clearly recommends the marine band...
Becsuse its 2 late
Daniel Daniel Well in that case you’ll be pleased to know that the hohner rocket is also a high quality, professional grade 10 hole diatonic harmonica
Different people like different harmonicas, there are many good players who use rockets, its just a matter of personal preference, they’re functionally the same (anything you play on a MB in C you play in exactly the same way on a rocket in C)
Daniel Daniel Still a weird way to ask the question and a weird video to ask it on though...
No offence but are you a kid by any chance?
@@Muzikman127
I'm sorry but its weird to invest so much time for annoying other people, who just wanted to ask anything in a foreign language. I'm 24, german and in your case your age doesn't matter. After I have wasted so much time to answer on your anger about me I wish you a good, less salty live.
Take life easyer...
The marine band C is better from lee oskar or suzuki or the sydel? I wanted to buy the marine band or the hohner special 20 but one worker is tell me lee oscar is better and finally i buy lee oscar but i dont know if i do okay listen that man. I buy the lee oscar maijor see for i want try learn play greek music i not know what key need for that. The lee oscar i buy is maijor C and i have one hohner blues harp A.
I just bought one because of you I'm done with the junky bluesband
Pro origamists don't use the same paper as they would have started off with, at least not for presentation pieces :)
i wass watching this a bought it hahaha